THE PACE SETTERS

Five food-distribution companies have forever changed the map of food retailing. What distinguishes these companies from each other is the innovative and sometimes risky strategies they are pursuing to accomplish their market gains, often at the expense of conventional food retailers.at has changed the retail food industry forever.Ahold USA, whose aggressive move into food service could provide significant

Jan 14, 2002

Five food-distribution companies have forever changed the map of food retailing. What distinguishes these companies from each other is the innovative and sometimes risky strategies they are pursuing to accomplish their market gains, often at the expense of conventional food retailers.

at has changed the retail food industry forever.

Ahold USA, whose aggressive move into food service could provide significant synergies in its retail-food operations.